Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI), Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Punjab has released a new recruitment notification for various technical posts at its Knowledge City campus in Sector-81, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
According to the official PBTI recruitment page, the new recruitment notice, detailed advertisement and application proformas are available, and the last date for submission is 31 August 2026.
Under Advt. No. PBTI/2026/PS/01, eligible candidates can apply for posts including Assistant Scientific Officer, Junior Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant and Junior Engineer (IT). The appointments are being made on a contractual basis for five years, extendable as per PBTI requirements.
PBTI Recruitment 2026 โ Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) |
| Department | Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab |
| Advertisement No. | PBTI/2026/PS/01 |
| Recruitment | PBTI Punjab Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Posts | 07 |
| Job Location | SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab |
| Employment Type | Contractual |
| Contract Period | 5 Years, Extendable |
| Application Mode | Offline + Email |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Official Website | pbtilabs.punjab.gov.in |
Vacancy Details for PBTI Recruitment 2026
The recruitment drive includes 7 vacancies across scientific, technical and IT positions.
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Initial Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Scientific Officer (Analytical/Instrumentation) | 01 | โน47,600 |
| 2 | Junior Scientific Officer (Analytical/Instrumentation) | 01 | โน35,400 |
| 3 | Scientific Assistant (Analytical/Instrumentation) | 01 | โน29,200 |
| 4 | Scientific Assistant (KUC) | 01 | โน29,200 |
| 5 | Scientific Assistant | 01 | โน29,200 |
| 6 | Scientific Assistant โ SC Woman | 01 | โน29,200 |
| 7 | Junior Engineer (IT) | 01 | โน35,400 |
| Total | 07 | โ |
The pay figures above are reported as the minimum admissible monthly pay under the applicable 7th CPC levels.
PBTI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The exact educational qualification varies according to the post. For example, the Assistant Scientific Officer (Analytical/Instrumentation) position includes qualifications such as a first-class Master’s degree in relevant basic/life/environmental/food sciences, or first-class B.Tech in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Dairy Technology, or first-class B.Pharm, along with the required analytical experience.
Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions in the official detailed advertisement before submitting their application.
Application Fee for PBTI Recruitment 2026
Application Fee: A demand draft (Non-refundable) of Rs. 590/- in favour of โPunjab Biotechnology Incubatorโ payable at Mohali
OR Rs. 590/- transferred through NEFT
Details of PBTIโs Bank Account:
Punjab Biotechnology Incubator Lab
Bank Account No. 520101245107793
Union Bank of India, Mohali Urban Estate
Branch SAS Nagar 160062
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | โน590 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
Candidates should verify the applicable fee and payment instructions in the official advertisement before making payment.
PBTI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment process can involve different assessment components depending on the post. These include:
- Screening and shortlisting
- Written examination / technical test
- Assessment of relevant experience and qualifications
- Interview / personal interaction
- Document verification
- Preparation of final merit
The exact weightage and stages may vary by post, so candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement for the position they are applying for.
How to Apply for PBTI Recruitment 2026?
PBTI has provided separate application proformas along with the recruitment notice. The official recruitment page currently lists the Recruitment Notice, Detailed Advertisement, Application Form/Proforma for Technical Post-I and Application Form/Proforma for Technical Posts-II, all carrying the closing date of 31 August 2026.
Candidates should generally follow these steps:
- Visit the official PBTI website.
- Open the Recruitment Notice section.
- Download the detailed advertisement.
- Download the appropriate application proforma.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Attach the required educational, experience and other supporting documents.
- Complete the prescribed application-fee payment, wherever applicable.
- Send the required hard copy/application documents to PBTI.
- Submit the required soft copy through the prescribed email process.
- Keep proof of submission for future reference.
The reported postal address is:
Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)
Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Punjab
Knowledge City, Sector-81
SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab โ 140306
The reported recruitment email for the soft-copy submission is rectt.pbti@gmail.com.
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publish Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
The official PBTI recruitment page confirms 31.08.2026 as the last date shown against the current recruitment notice, detailed advertisement and application proformas.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official PBTI Website | Punjab Biotechnology Incubator Official Website |
| Recruitment Notice | PBTI Recruitment Notice Page |
